In order to reduce the feed cost which accounts for about 70% of the total cost of poultry production indigenous poultry feed enterprises came into existence. Most small scale poultry enterprises now depend on these indigenousRead More...

With most animals, it is relatively easy to determine the sex of the newborn. The male reproductive organs are located on the outside of the body and are relatively easy to see, even in newborns. ThisRead More...

Mealworms are the larvae of the darkling beetle with very high proteins for your livestock Mealworm combined with sukuma and green vegetables produce yellow yolked eggs and kienyeji tasting chickens Mealworms (also known as Tenebrio molitor)Read More...

Seek out neighbors and chicken farmers in the area Yes, the internet is full of useful sites for raising chickens, but nothing beats the advice and knowledge of someone with whom you can talk in yourRead More...

We shall be using The Pearson Square methodrelies on the Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) as the basic nutritional requirement for feed. The most common ingredients used in poultry feed are whole maize, maize germ, cottonseed cake,Read More...

Poultry farming is profitable alright, but a lot of people still fail and incur lots of losses in this business all the same. A lot of investors have blamed themselves for going into the business. Every businessRead More...

The materials which are used should be: durable (lasting) easy to handle and easy to repair if damaged readily available and as cheap as possible Building and repairs should preferably be carried out by the poultryRead More...

Can I rear Kienyeji for commercial purpose Farmers have been calling Ecochicks Poultry with similar inquires and this is my take. Yes but having considered the following. There are only 2 main ventures in poultry rearing, eggsRead More...

Disease Age affected Symptoms Treatment NCD All Depression, poor appetite, coughing and difficult breathing, diarrhea, nervous signs, twisted neck and death in large numbers in short time Vaccination antibiotic to control secondary infections Read More...

What to do when Kienyeji Hens have drastically reduced their laying. You can boost kienyeji hens to lay by doing one of the following Feed one gram of honey mixed with water with the forage toRead More...

Why poultry farmers fail in Kenya No feasibility study In most cases, farmers make little or no effort to carry out a feasibility study. The most important of these are the suppliers of day-old chickens, point-of-layRead More...

Poultry farming business in Kenya is very profitable but needs to be done by the book to realize this profit. The Beginner’s Guide to Improved Kienyeji and Exotic Chicken Farming in Kenya covers improved kienyeji chicken farming, layers,Read More...

Chicken cages in kenya with a capacity of 120 birds per unit. Come with all water accessories and fixtures for addition of Manure scrapper and feed cart which are optional. Warranty is 1 years, rust free.Read More...

Poultry feed is some of the most expensive livestock feed on the market, making hydroponically grown fodder an easy choice for poultry producers. Sprouted fodder is considered a complete ration for poultry and contains all ofRead More...

Feeding Birds need feeds that give the necessary elements for body functions, including growth, and egg and meat production. This is a requirement that the free-range production system does not meet adequately. To attain a balanced diet, itRead More...

Avoid inbreeding by introducing one cock for every 10 hens every 2 years. Selection of eggs for setting Improved nutrition can raise the average number of eggs laid per clutch by 100%. Fertilised eggs are live andRead More...

Diseases may be defined as illness of one or more of the body organs or tissues, caused by pathogens or germs. Germs (virus, bacteria) and protozoa are classified according to size. Parasites, though not germs, can cause illRead More...

External parasites infest poultry houses and breed in cracks of the buildings. The species commonly found include lice, mites, fleas and ticks, though very rare. They affect all ages of birds but are severe in chicks.Read More...

Peter King’ara, 44, has always been passionate about birds. He has travelled to different parts of the world looking for rare species to keep at his sanctuary in Gichiche Village, Othaya. Under his Barefoot Venture project,Read More...

Communities in the lakeside region have traditionally relied on fishing as their main source of livelihood but with declining stocks, most fishermen are diversifying their sources of income. Stephen Ogembo, 39, is one such man whoRead More...

This comes against a backdrop of increased cost of production for broilers and layers variety, where 70 per cent of the expenditure emanates from feeds, according to the stakeholders. Kenbro, which belongs to Kenchic, was developedRead More...

Poultry farming is a very lucrative aspect of agriculture under livestock farming. For you to achieve maximum result in your poultry farming business, there are certain equipments that are necessary. Now for those who are inRead More...

Technically, the pastured poultry method doesn’t allow chickens to roam freely, eating whatever they want. Instead, it’s a system of confining chickens on a piece of grass or pasture that should be managed or cared forRead More...

On the 18th day of incubation, you also need to increase the humidity in the incubator to 65 to 70 percent. You may want to increase the ventilation — refer to your incubator’s directions to seeRead More...

Poultry farming is profitable alright, but a lot of people still fail and incur lots of losses in this business all the same. A lot of investors have blamed themselves for going into the business. Every businessRead More…

The materials which are used should be: durable (lasting) easy to handle and easy to repair if damaged readily available and as cheap as possible Building and repairs should preferably be carried out by the poultryRead More…

Poultry farming business in Kenya is very profitable but needs to be done by the book to realize this profit. The Beginner’s Guide to Improved Kienyeji and Exotic Chicken Farming in Kenya covers improved kienyeji chicken farming, layers,Read More…